A uterine myoma is a kind of mesenchymal (smooth muscle) tumor in the wall of the uterus. The Myomas vary in size and number, are most often slow growing and usually cause no symptoms.

Those Mymoas that don’t produce symptoms do not need to be treated but do need to be checked on a regular basis.

The Myomas that do cause symptoms (approximately 25% of all myomas) require medical intervention.

Uterine Myoma symptoms include:

Heavy bleeding

Dizziness

Anemia

Pelvic pain and pressure

Weight gain or an abnormally enlarged abdomen

Pressure on the bladder or bowel

Pain in the back of the legs

Pain during sexual intercourse

If you have any of the above symptoms please schedule an appointment！！！

Who is at risk and what are the causes of uterine myomas?

The causes of Uterine Myomas are not fully understood, some research suggests that uterine myomas are less common in women who have had at least two children. Some doctors suggest that genes are also important factors.

If you have a cyst, you may need to wait and have a second exam in 1 to 3 months. When you return for the check up, the doctor will check see if the cyst has changed in size. check to see if the cyst has changed in size. This is a common treatment option for women who:

Are in their childbearing years

Have no symptoms

Have a fluid-filled cyst

It may be an option for postmenopausal women.

Surgery- the gynecologist may recommend removing the cyst if you are post menopausal or if it:

Doesn't go away after several menstrual cycles

Gets larger

Looks odd on the ultrasound

Causes pain

The two main surgeries are:

Laparoscopy

Laparotomy

If you keep forming functional cysts, your doctor may prescribe birth control pills to stop you from ovulating.

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